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B10 FDP

1990 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,710 mi
Last recorded143,710 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 300134,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 FDP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 143,710 miles

Coil spring corroded All round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 142,081 miles

Coil spring corroded All round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 141,013 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 139,081 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 137,400 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Corroded

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 135,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 124,867 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 124,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All for coil spring's corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front heavy perishing and cracking to both front tyre's, poor condition

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside dip beam, deteriorated

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavy on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower windscreen damage

Rear perishing and cracking to both rear tyre's

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

bulb warning on dash

Pass 11 Dec 2017 122,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on limit (2.4.G.2)

Offside windscreen wiper poor, on limit

all 4 coil spring's corroded

perishing/cracking to all 4 tyre's

slight brake bind to both front brake's

Pass 29 Nov 2016 121,105 miles

Sill Covers fitted

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 120,043 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 119,993 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel pipe union leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 118,493 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 117,169 miles

Both front brakes starting to bind slightly

Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Nov 2012 115,951 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 115,946 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 113,649 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 113,061 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?

Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
1,831
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
18,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,542
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,881
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,985
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,687
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B10 FDP is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 134,146 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 300 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B10 FDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B10 FDP is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 11 October 1990.

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